In theory, water-based propulsion systems are a low-cost, safer alternative to conventional engines. Water is easier to ...

A byproduct of aging nuclear weapons stockpiles could help power spacecraft on missions lasting decades. Americium-241, an ...

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are studying neptunium, a rare radioactive element.

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are breathing new life into the scientific understanding of neptunium, a unique, radioactive, metallic element—and a key ...

The U.S. civilian space agency is once again on the threshold of sending astronauts into deep space, this time under the Artemis program, which comprises international partners and a diverse ...

As Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the University of South Florida is stepping into a larger ...

NASA NIAC has funded studying the development of a constellation of spacecraft powered by the Helicity Drive, a compact and scalable fusion propulsion system. In April 2, 2024 – Helicity Space had an ...

As humanity prepares for a new era of space exploration, NASA's Artemis II mission stands out as a groundbreaking endeavor that seeks to understand how deep-space conditions affect human health.

Final tests of NASA's laser beam communication technology suggests we'll soon have a new way to keep in touch with astronauts and spacecraft venturing into deep space. When you purchase through links ...

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